Bromwich, Proctor axed for World Cup

09 May 2017, 07:45 | Virginia Benson

Bromwich, Proctor axed for World Cup

Speaking to media today, Kiwis coach David Kidwell announced that the pair have been deemed ineligible for selection for global rugby league's showpiece event, scheduled to take place from October 27 to December 2 later this year.

The Daily Telegraph's Jamie Pandaram is reporting an announcement is set to be made on Monday afternoon that NZRL will abandon Bromwich and Proctor from their World Cup plans.

An emotional Kidwell said both players - who stand to lose $120,000 each from a maximum six games at the World Cup - had broken his trust.

"We're going into a World Cup campaign and I want everyone to understand that we have values to uphold", said Kidwell.

Hayton said they're still investigating adding another person to their coaching staff for the Rugby League World Cup.

Bromwich will be sidelined for two NRL matches, donate his test fee to charity and undergo counseling. "But separately, it occurred on global duty and we will look at what we think are appropriate sanctions because of how we think it affects the Kiwis and New Zealand Rugby League".

THE Kiwis have axed captain Jesse Bromwich and teammate Kevin Proctor from their World Cup squad after the pair were caught up in an illicit drugs scandal last weekend.

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